Possessing high upside and ideal length, along with a strong football IQ and polish to his game, Fisher gets the nod over Luke Joeckel. (Courtesy Central Michigan)

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2. Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M

A technician at left tackle, Joeckel is the most pro-ready tackle prospect I’ve ever evaluated. Though he may not have the same upside as Fisher, you can feel confident he’s going to be a 10-year NFL starter. (Courtesy Texas A&M)

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3. Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia

Geno Smith may slip on draft day, but his composure, short-area athleticism and ball placement when he's set make him a future franchise quarterback. He still needs some development, but he's worth a top 10 selection. (AP Photo)

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4. Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri

He’s as athletic a defensive tackle as you’ll find in recent draft history, Richardson offers a high motor and lots of versatility, and he’s consistently disruptive as an interior pass rusher. (AP Photo)

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5. Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah

Physical with strong hands, Lotulelei is consistently able to drive back interior blockers and cause havoc inside. His ability to take on two blockers and win as a pass rusher one-on-one makes him a top 5 pick. (Courtesy Utah)

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6. Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State

Though maybe not as athletic as some other top edge rushers in this draft, Werner is a physical, sack-finishing 4-3 defensive end who should be able to provide 8-10 sacks a year for the long haul in the NFL. (Courtesy Florida State)

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7. Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida

With his ability to play a 3- or 5-technique, Floyd has the versatility to play in any scheme He is aggressive and powerful upfield and has the lateral explosiveness to win inside. (Courtesy Florida State)

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8. Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon

He still has some lingering injury concerns, so he may drop slightly on draft day. But he’s the most versatile rusher in this draft, with the ability to play linebacker or defensive end in every NFL system. (Courtesy Oregon)

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9. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas

In an NFL where matchup nightmares like Rob Gronkowski or Wes Welker dominate, safeties who are fluid and athletic enough to cover them are in high demand. Vaccaro has that ability. (Courtesy Texas)

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10. Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International

Cyprien’s explosiveness and closing speed make him a top-end strong safety prospect, and his range and timing in coverage make him a top-flight free safety prospect. (Courtesy Florida International)

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11. Chance Warmack, G, Alabama

A physical mauler in the short area, Warmack edges out Jonathan Cooper for not only the best guard in this class but the best guard in recent draft history. (Courtesy Alabama)

Despite his poor 40 time and other recent, negative news, Allen is still our top-rated receiver thanks to his ability to win inside and out, create separation and pick up yards after the catch. (Courtesy California)

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14. Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU

Though he doesn’t get headlines like the other linebackers in this class, Minter’s ability to finish plays in the tackle box, utilize his range to work on the edge and natural drops in coverage should make him a long-term starter. (Courtesy LSU)

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15. Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse

He is the only other top 10-worthy QB in this class. Nassib's decisiveness, velocity and development in his footwork/football IQ are what should make him an early contributor and a long-term top-tier quarterback in the NFL. (AP Photo)

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16. Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama

Able to play in both man and zone coverage at a high level, Milliner finishes plays in the air and changes directions well downfield. He’s the clear-cut best cornerback in this class. (AP Photo)

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17. Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech

The most consistent and decisive route runner in this draft, Patton is able to finish catches away from his body and work upfield after the initial catch at a high level. He’s an instant and high-end starter early in his career. (Courtesy Louisiana Tech)

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18. Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma

While his ceiling will likely make a team select him in the top 10, Johnson is still raw and needs to add strength and bulk before he’s a capable starter. Still, he shows athleticism in space and has experience at right and left tackle. (Courtesy Oklahoma)

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19. Corey Lemonier, DE/OLB, Auburn

With his quick first step and decisive initial rush move, Lemonier works well on the edge, setting up his rushers and generating efficient initial pressure. He can likely work in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. (Courtesy Auburn)

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20. Arthur Brown, ILB, Kansas State

Athletic, aggressive, and versatile, Brown is likely to be a fan favorite thanks to his quickness and range. Though he is undersized, he will be able to step in immediately and have long-term success. (Courtesy Kansas State)

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21. Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State

A well-built, physical cornerback, Rhodes has the ability to press receivers at the line and remain physical and fluid downfield. (Courtesy Florida State)

Ansah is one of the more intriguing prospects in this class thanks to his quick development at BYU. He has ideal length and body control and has a tremendous upside, but his limited experience worries us enough to move him out of the top 15. (Courtesy BYU)

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24. Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State

Carradine utilizes natural leverage and finishes plays in the backfield at a high level. If he had played all of 2012, he may have become Florida State’s top prospect. (Courtesy Florida State)

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25. Cordarelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee

Because of character concerns and lack of football experience, he falls to the first-round fringe. Still, Patterson’s big-play ability and explosiveness after the catch could have some teams thinking Percy Harvin-type upside. (Courtesy Tennessee)